Best hotels in Lynchburg
The Virginian Lynchburg
712 Church Street, VA, 24504
The bright interiors of The Virginian Lynchburg have some old-time elegance – after all, the hotel has been a Lynchburg staple since 1913. However, the in-room high-definition TVs and radio alarm clocks bring welcome modernity too.
Check in to benefit from the fitness center or enjoy tranquil evenings at the city’s only rooftop restaurant, The Virginian’s own Skyline Grill.
Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa
2134 Old Forest Road, VA, 24501
This bed and breakfast radiates Virginian charm, from the country-style porch architecture right down to the homely suite interiors.
Acorn Hill Lodge boasts roomy suites equipped with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, while the on-site salon and spa is the perfect place for pampering weekends.
Residence Inn by Marriott Lynchburg
2630 Wards Road, VA, 24502
Residence Inn is a favorite with business travelers and long-term guests as suites come with full kitchens, living areas, spacious workstations and access to laundry facilities.
There’s plenty of conference space, but also an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and a cozy firepit in the yard.
Where to eat in Lynchburg
Shoemakers American Grille
1312 Commerce Street, VA, 24504
Lynchburg’s favorite industrial grill brings together fine-dining presentation and decor inspired by the local shoe manufacturing heritage.
The menu features shoestring fries, succulent steaks and lobster Waldorf salad. For dessert, there’s coconut bread pudding with poached peaches.
Oishii!
3412 Waterlick Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
For no-frills Japanese fare in Lynchburg, Oishii! is a popular choice. A wide selection of American-influenced dishes are fired on the hibachi – including filet mignon and pork tenderloin – but there’s also teriyaki chicken or yakisoba.
RA Bistro
1344 Main Street, VA, 24504
Polished, casual dining is the order of the day at RA Bistro, where seasonal ingredients are paired with hand-cut steaks, mixed with fresh fish or stewed into a fragrant broth.
This is also a great place to try some classic and hearty southern cuisine, such as shrimp and grits or jambalaya.
What to do in Lynchburg
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Avenue, VA, 24503
The second oldest park in Lynchburg is also a hive of activity. There are tennis courts and picnic shelters, plus the unmissable Alpine Trail, which heads towards the James River.
Younger travelers are bound to love the seasonal ‘sprayground’, the place to be for aquatic fun during the summer.
Anne Spencer House
1313 Pierce Street, VA, 24501
Of all the museums surrounding Monument Terrace, the Anne Spencer House is perhaps the most distinctive.
This landmark, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was once home to civil rights advocate and Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer. Visit to see the preserved cottage or tour a garden of literary importance.
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center
4000 Candlers Mountain Road, VA, 24502
Skiing doesn’t require a trip to the mountains in Lynchburg, where a dry slope delivers winter sport all year round.
Visit the Barrick-Falwell Lodge for wonderful views and exceptional coffee, then take a lesson to learn the basics or perfect advanced maneuvers.